Chapter 1

Twenty-four year old Rin glanced around the bar her friend, Kagome, had forced her to go to. She normally didn't go to bars because she hated the smell of alcohol on people's breath, but Kagome was to chicken to go by herself to meet her latest date…Inuyasha. Rin rolled her eyes at the fact that Kagome seemed to fall in love with people that had bad habits. Her first boyfriend was a guy named Hojo. He seemed like a good guy at first, but soon found out he was one of those touchy-feely abusive types. Her second boyfriend was a guy named Kouga. He was great except for the fact that he was very possessive of her and considered her to be his woman. He would get jealous every time he saw her speaking with another man. He was still giving her trouble, even after they broke up. Now it seems she's dating a man with drinking problems. That, of course was just an assumption Rin was making because they were meeting in a bar.

"So where is this guy?" Rin asked Kagome.

"I don't see him. He has white hair…pretty long…golden eyes…there he is." Kagome said pointing him out.

Rin looked in the direction she was pointing. Sitting at a table away from the rest of the people in the bar, was a man with long white hair and golden eyes. There were three other set places at the table as well. The man looked up and saw them. He motioned them over. Rin glanced at Kagome. "Why are there three other plates?" she asked suspiciously.

"Well, I kind of set up a date for you so you wouldn't feel lonely for coming with me. Inuyasha said that his older half-brother would be your date for tonight."

Rin glared at Kagome. "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I would have made sure I looked nicer than this." She glanced down to her clothes. She had on a black, tank top, belly shirt with the saying 'I'm a hot and sexy chick' in a blood red. Her navy blue jeans had holes in both knees and they were hip huggers. She was a physically fit and skinny 5 ft 8 in woman. Her stomach was toned and she was really tan. She then pulled out a mirror and looked at her self. Her black hair wasn't done up and she didn't have any make-up on her face. Her chocolate brown eyes stared back at her.

"Sorry, I wanted it to be a surprise. It'll be fine. We are at a bar. How dressed up do you have to be?"

"You should be asking yourself that question."

Kagome had a blue dress that clung to her to enhance her beautiful 5 ft 7 in body. Her black hair was done up nicely and she had make-up on to bring out her brown eyes. Kagome glanced at Rin. "Come on. We don't want to keep him waiting." She then grabbed Rin's hand and pulled her towards the table.

The man, Inuyasha, stood up when they got to the table. He was six feet tall. "Kagome." Inuyasha said, taking her hand and kissing it. Then he pulled out her chair. She sat down and he pushed her and her chair back in. "You must be Rin." He replied looking at Rin. "My half-brother is running a bit slow, but he should be here soon." Inuyasha did the same thing for Rin and then went back to his seat.

Rin picked up her menu and made sure it hid her face. She didn't want Kagome to see her discomfort. She stared at the menu, paying no attention to her surroundings, when a clawed finger came into her vision. It was pointing at one of the items.

"I'd order that." A male voice said.

She glanced up and saw a man with longer white hair then Inuyasha. He had golden eyes, which were a little bit darker then Inuyasha's. His skin was a bit pale, but he was very handsome. He was around 6 ft 3 in. He gave her a little smirk then sat down onto the empty chair, which was between Rin and Kagome.

"It's about time you got here, Sesshoumaru. I was worried you would be a no show." Inuyasha said.

"You worry too much. I wanted to see this girl that has caught your eye." Sesshoumaru said, glancing over at Kagome. "However, I didn't suspect that a more beautiful flower then your date would be mine. Now I'm glad that I decided to come."

Rin blushed a deep scarlet just as a waiter came over. "What drinks can I get you this evening?" The waiter asked.

"I'd like Pepsi." Kagome said.

"A Dr. Pepper for me, please." Inuyasha ordered.

Rin glanced at the drink choices. "Umm. I'd like a Sprite with a lemon."

"I'll have water." Sesshoumaru said.

"All right. Have you decided what you want to eat?"

Rin shook her head and so did the others.

"I'll be back in a few with your drinks." The waiter said and walked off.

Rin went back to looking at her menu. She read the food item that Sesshoumaru had pointed out. It was a steak meal for two. She glanced up at Sesshoumaru. He was staring at her. She gave a little smile and gave a slight nod of her head, indicating that he could order that for them. He gave a little smirkish grin.

"How would you like your meat cooked?" He asked her. His gaze held hers, making it impossible to look away.

Rin blushed a bit at the intensity of his gaze. "Medium well." She said softly, trying to glance away.

Sesshoumaru gave a nod. "So, my beautiful date partner for this evening, what is your name?"

"Rin. Rin Kumori."

"Interesting name. Rin Kumori, Companion shadow."

"Yours is interesting as well. Sesshoumaru, Killing Perfection. Destruction of life circle. I wonder how a parent could name their child that."

Sesshoumaru shrugged. "Who knows?"

Kagome and Inuyasha were talking quietly to themselves. Rin heard her name and Sesshoumaru's a few times. The waiter came back with their drinks and took their order. Inuyasha and Kagome ordered the same thing. Sesshoumaru ordered his meat rare, but the others ordered medium done.

Rin and Sesshoumaru sat in silence for a while then Sesshoumaru spoke up.

"So, I take it that you weren't informed about this double date."

Rin gave a nod. "Kagome finds it funny not to inform someone till the last minute when it is too late. I'm so going to kill her when we get back to our apartment."

"Why is that?" He asked curiously.

"I'm so out of place with our group. Those two in 'prom' clothes, you in a business suit. Meanwhile, I look like a teenager in pants with holes and a punk looking shirt. I look like I could be one of your kids."

"You aren't a teenager?" Sesshoumaru asked, in a joking manner.

Rin took it seriously. "Of course I'm not a teenager. For your information Sesshoumaru, I'm twenty-three. I'm the owner of Gothic Clothing next to the mall and these are my business clothes."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean for you to get offensive."

The food arrived then and stopped their conversation. They all ate in silence. Rin kept her eyes away from Sesshoumaru as much as she could, but she couldn't help peaking every once in awhile at him. Every time she glanced at him, a smile came onto his lips. It was as if he knew when she looked at him. Once they finished, Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha split the bill and they all got up to leave.

Kagome looked at Rin. "Sorry, I know I'm your ride and all. But I'm going over to Inuyasha's house. You can come if you want."

"No thanks, I'll find a way home."

"I'll get her there." Sesshoumaru said, capturing Kagome's eyes in his gaze.

"Uh…okay. Is that okay with you Rin?" Kagome asked, not being able to leave Sesshoumaru's gaze.

"Yea. You go and have a fun time with Inuyasha. But remember; don't do anything I wouldn't do."

Kagome broke away from Sesshoumaru's gaze. "Don't do anything that you wouldn't do…that's a laugh. You do everything. Well, except…but even then…"

Rin started laughing. A blush was forming big time on Kagome's face. "I knew it. Seriously, I'd wait to see if you are sure. Don't want another Hojo or Kouga problem on our hands."

"That's not as bad as what happened between your two old boyfriends, Naraku and Kohaku. They still think that you are their girlfriend, soon to be wife."

Rin glared and stalked off. "I've been where you are planning to go twice. It would be wise of you to heed my advice. However, it is your choice."

Sesshoumaru hurried after her.

"How did she know?" Inuyasha asked.

"Have I ever told you that she can read a person like an open book?"

"No…are you serious?"

Kagome nodded. "Her whole family were psychics, she's not as good…since they weren't able to teach her before they were killed…but she's good enough for people she knows. It's a bit more difficult for her and someone she's never met. But I'm warning you now, be careful of what you think, say, or do in front of her. And she can do other things…"

Inuyasha gave a nod. "Let's go."

Here's Ch. 1 for ya. Hope it lives up ta expectations. Thanks for reviewing so quickly. Enjoy.